Effects of Aptitude Potions

Xinhai supported Combusken, feeling its tireless heartbeat, so much like his own, and a fighting smile spread across his face.

"Don't worry, Brawly! No matter what kind of special training it is, Combusken, the others, and I will definitely see it through! We'll definitely become stronger!"

Hearing this, Brawly's expression turned serious as well. He gave Xinhai's shoulder a firm pat and said, "Good! Since you have that kind of determination, I'll be looking forward to how you and Combusken perform in the special training two days from now! Don't start whining when the time comes!"

The two continued discussing the possible direction of the special training and some details regarding energy guidance during Combusken's evolution.

Then Brawly stood up and said to Xinhai, "Wait here for a moment. I'll go to the Gym's secret vault and get the Flying Crystal you need, along with the Aptitude Potions you selected earlier."

Xinhai nodded. "Sorry for the trouble, Brawly."

Before long, Brawly returned, carrying two exquisite wooden boxes of different sizes.

One of the wooden boxes was clearly made from no ordinary material. Its grain was delicate and smooth to the touch, obviously intended for storing valuables.

"Here, everything's inside." Brawly solemnly handed the two boxes to Xinhai. "This long box contains a mid-grade Flying Crystal."

"The larger box contains the Aptitude Potions you chose before: Combusken's exclusive Aptitude Potion, a Normal-type Aptitude Potion for Zigzagoon, a Dark-type Aptitude Potion for Mightyena, and a Water-type Aptitude Potion for Feebas. They're all labeled."

Xinhai took the boxes. They felt slightly heavy in his hands. He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and carefully placed both boxes on the table beside him.

"Everyone, come out." As he spoke, Xinhai released all the corresponding partners except Feebas from their Poké